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… Process After Death Overview What decisions do you need to make about care at the end of … can start curative treatment again. But if your illness is expected to get worse, you may want to plan ahead for that … can answer questions about treatment and what to expect during the dying process. The team can also help with …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is necrotizing fasciitis? Necrotizing fasciitis … Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? Most often there is … also occur. The pain is often far greater than you would expect from the wound or injury. The pain can sometimes …
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… Veins On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens … more often as people get older. Varicose veins often form during pregnancy. They might become less prominent after pregnancy …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a … of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who …
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… Parent Self-Care Overview What can you do to help keep your child safe? No one can … changes in daily routines, moving to a new house, and expecting another child. If you feel stressed, get help. … riding habits, such as avoiding busy streets. Bike only during daylight hours. Keep your child safe in strollers and …
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… Overview Overview The sponge is used to prevent pregnancy. It is called a barrier method because it keeps … you choose the birth control method that is right for you. What are the advantages of using the sponge for birth … each time you have intercourse. You cannot use the sponge during your period. Citations Trussell J, Aiken …
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… Self-Care Surgery What is pelvic organ prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse means … organs in place get weak or damaged. It's often linked to pregnancy and vaginal childbirth. During pregnancy and delivery, pelvic muscles can get …
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… If they experience only easy successes, they may start to expect quick results and become easily discouraged by … before giving them feedback. Kids can practice identifying what they did well, what kind of effort they put into a … athletes say they do to de-stress and be at their best during important competitions. Resources & Links: Stress …
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… Overview Self-Care What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic inflammatory … long-term problems, like pelvic pain or tubal (ectopic) pregnancy. What causes it? PID is caused by bacteria. When … as cramping or a dull and constant ache. It may get worse during bowel movements, during sex, or when you urinate. You …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What is egocentric thinking in young children? Egocentric … offering a favourite toy or stuffed animal, reasoning that what helps the child feel better will also comfort the … thinking is a child's belief that what they wish for or expect can affect what really happens. For example, if a …
